How to tell if it's a Prius I (One)?

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  1. recursive

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    Looking at a 2010 Prius that the dealer marked as a Prius I, but I'm thinking it might be mislabeled. I know the Prius I doesn't have EV mode, but is it supposed to have the EV button? Can I tell this from the VIN somehow as well?

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    how about cruise control?
     
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    I believe so? It has a stalk on the right-hand of the steering wheel that says "+ Res" and "- Set"
     
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    i think that was missing on gen II, don't know about III. how about sks?
     
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    Odd, I thought all Prius had an ev button for ev mode?
    Either way, the cars vin is searchable on the net.
    Vindecoder.com or carfax.com/vin.cfx

    The vin is on the driver door.
     
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    ChuggyPig (Gen II) has cruise, SKS, but does not have an EV button.

    DROID4 ?
     
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    If I remember correctly, there was a Prius I which was a fleet car. It was the only way to get a white car that was not "Blizzard White". Is this a plain white car?
     
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    I'm not entirely sure but I think I heard that a Prius one doesn't have a rear wiper.
     
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    all gen II do not have ev button.
     
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    The lowest model on the 2010 Priuses that was available to the public was the II, which I have. Perhaps there was a I sold to fleets, but I've never heard of that before.
     
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    yes, I was a fleet car.
     
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    You're right - that was a good telltale sign. Was able to confirm it was a II. Thanks!
     
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    You're Welcome (y)
     
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    When I was shopping for my pre-owned Prius, most were listed as Prius I. Don't know why. Mine is a also a II.
     
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